Mother’s Day Gifts for the Foodie Mama
What do you get for the woman who has everything? In case your mom already has enough scented candles or throw pillows, we’re here to help you get a bit more creative for Mother’s Day. Since everyone loves food, and Chicago restaurants have plenty of fun foodie offerings, a culinary gift is the perfect way to treat her to something special this year! From gift baskets to a unique bottle of wine, these are the best foodie gifts for Mother’s Day…
Dine-It-4ward Culinary Guide: Moms always want more time with their family, so get a few dinners on the calendar with your favorite people! Plan your future meals using the 2021 Dine-It-4ward Culinary Guide so you can save while you find new spots that mom will love. There are more than 75 restaurants across the city with two-for-one deals so you can take mom out twice as much and get lots of quality time with her before Mother’s Day rolls around again next year. You’ll never regret spending more time having a great meal with her :)
One Off at Home Kits: Cook at home with some of your favorite chefs…and mom too! One Off Hospitality’s restaurants include spots like avec and Publican Quality Meats, The Violet Hour and more, and they have a variety of cooking and cocktail kits straight from those culinary teams. You can have them delivered right to your mama, and if you use code MOM10 you can take 10% off your order this month. Take it easy and order up!
Foxtrot Mother’s Day Gift Boxes: Unfortunately, not all of us can be with our moms on Sunday. That doesn’t mean you can’t let her know you’re thinking of her though! You can ship Foxtrot’s customized boxes to her even from afar, regardless of if she’s more of a “Me Time” mama or would rather have the “Mom’s Sauvy B” box. They’re cute, feature local products wherever possible, and make it easy to show mom love.
Starbucks Reserve Roastery® Coffee and Merchandise: A java-loving mama can always use a new addition to her morning routine! Luckily, the Reserve Roastery® has a new collection of merchandise made from upcycled coffee bags that are made into beautiful and unique totes, cup sleeves and even jackets. Pair something from this new line with a bag of single source Reserve coffee for a great gift!
The Goddess and Grocer Room Service Menu and Gifts: Let mom relax and stay in bed as long as she wants on Sunday morning - You can bring breakfast right to her! Their Room Service brunch menu includes cocktails, plus bites like Cinnamon French Toast and Smoked Salmon with an Everything Bagel. Then, you can really customize the experience by adding on a cookie decorating kit, Flower Cupcake or one of their other treats! All in one spot, all ready for that special Mother’s Day experience :)
City Winery Chicago Nieghborhood Label Wine Pack: Make your next family happy hour extra special with Chicago wine for mom! City Winery has city-specific wines like Hyde Park Pinot Noir and Pilsen Roussane that will add a personal touch to your gift. You can buy them as single bottles or packs made for a full at-home wine tasting mom will certainly love.
Vanille Mother’s Day Cakes and DIY Coloring Cookie: This patisserie has all kinds of sweet treats for Mother’s Day, from cookies and cupcakes to Afternoon Tea To-Go. But their custom cakes for the holiday, along with their “Best Mom Ever” Large DIY Coloring Cookie Kit, are especially creative! They’re perfect for a family gathering with kids or just for a Sunday afternoon of fun.
French Quiche Mother’s Day Sweets Box: Treat mom to a special Sweet Box for Mother's Day with Macarons, Raspberry Mini Tarts, Rose, and more! If she’s more of into savory treats, French Quiche also has a Smoked Salmon & Dill Quiche that you can buy by the slice or order the whole quiche for your family.
By Kaleigh Glaza | Market Editor